Objective

To utilize my skills in (and passion for) Web Design & Development in a career position that will help me grow in the field and expand my knowledge and experience.

Education

• Degree: Associate in Science (AS) – Multimedia & Web Design Technology
• Subjects: Flash, Digital Photography, Vector Graphics, Starting & Running a Small Business, MySQL Database Management, ASP, PHP, Programming Fundamentals, Writing Project Proposals.

Relevant Experience

Web Design Contractor

• Create and maintain auto dealership websites using the Cobalt backend (formerly Pegasus).
• Ensure sites conform to brand specifications when required.
• Heavily utilize CSS to structure site layout and organization.
• Work alongside sales and customer service departments to meet client expectations.

Founder & Programmer, STO Wiki

• Designed and developed the Star Trek Online Wiki, which Curse.com then purchased.
• Paid monthly by Curse.com to continue maintaining and updating the wiki.
• Gathered interview questions for the Executive Producer of STO for exclusive features on the wiki.
• Helped out on occasion with other Curse.com-owned wikis, such as the Star Wars: The Old Republic Wiki.
• Heavily altered pre-made MediaWiki skin to match layout with Star Trek style and theme.
• Intense research and experimentation went into populating needed information on wiki.

Independent Contractor

• Work alongside Mr. Flanders on various subcontracted web development projects, working in both ASP.NET and PHP, as well as working directly with the customer/client.

Web Designer & Developer

• Designed, programmed, and maintained client websites & online stores (ASP.NET).
• Created email blasts and flyers with logo-ready products for client use.
• Photographed merchandise for use in various print and online media.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of company's online catalog (no longer in use).
• Reproduced logos and artwork in EPS vector format (from raster JPG sources).
• Created virtual mock-ups with client's logo fit onto merchandise image.
• Heavily altered pre-made web store ASP code quite often to fit individual client's needs.

Key Skills

• Programming: HTML (and XHTML), CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP, SQL, ASP & ASP.NET (VBScript), Visual Basic, AJAX. Expert in cross-browser/platform compatibility, and knowledgeable in Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
• DBMS: MySQL 4.0 & 5.0, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access.
• APIs: Facebook, Twitter (oAuth), YouTube, Google Search, Google Maps, MediaWiki, GeoIP.
• Software: Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office 2007, working knowledge of Flash.
• Other Skills: Eagerness and desire to learn new skills, able to work individually or as part of team, able to multi-task in quick-paced working environment, keen eye for precise detail in work, happy with just Notepad and FTP if need be, but also comfortable in Dreamweaver or similar IDEs. Equally familiar with Mac, Windows, and Linux (including LAMP).
• I am recognized as a trusted affiliate by John Flanders Internet Consulting.

Interests

Computer game development; audio editing; video editing; searching for that one website idea that people everywhere will love, while at the same time honing my skills and learning new ones.

References

References available upon request.